Understanding congruency

What is the definition of Congruent?

• Having the same size, shape, and measure
• An angle measuring less than 90˚
• A common feature or characteristic
• Having two dimensions – length and width

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Figures that are same size, same shape and same angles are...

• Congruent

• Image

• Angles

• Vertices

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Name a pair of congruent triangles.

• A and D

• B and F

• D and G

• C and E

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What does Congruent mean?

• When two things weight the same
• Same size same shape

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Which of the following words means the same as congruent?

• equal

• same
• identical

• different

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What side corresponds to side JN

• KL

• LM

• ZV

• XY

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Two figures are congruent when corresponding _________ are congruent.

• sides/angles

• origin

• reflection

• image

Answer explanation

Congruent means the same.

A figures must have the same sides and angles for the entire figure to be the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Which angle is congruent to < ADG?

• < IFC

• < EBH

• < DGA

• < CIF

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

 $\angle R$  corresponds to what angle?

• C

• B

• A

• D

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Are the earrings similar or congruent?

• Similar

• Congruent

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CCSS.8.G.A.2